Mail Fraud

Charged with Mail Fraud in New York?

If a person uses the United States Postal Service (USPS) in order to unlawfully
steal or obtain currency or other items, he or she is committing mail
fraud. This
white collar crime can be punished at the federal level, since the USPS is responsible for
delivering all mail within the nation, and it is associated with serious
penalties.

If you have been charged with mail fraud in New York,
Foley Griffin, LLP is committed to pursuing the outcome and justice you desire. We have successfully
defended countless individuals against all types of mail fraud charges
and possess the extensive knowledge of federal and state laws.

Examples of mail fraud charges we handle are the following:

The misrepresentation or failure to deliver mail-order products

Demanding payment for items that were not ordered

Tampering with mail

Employment fraud

Financial fraud

Fraud against older citizens

Lottery and sweepstakes fraud

Telemarketing fraud

Mail Fraud Law & Penalties

Mail fraud is using the service of mail to defraud another individual,
business, financial institution, or government agency of money or property.
Each element of the offense must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt by
the prosecution.

The secure a conviction for mail fraud, the U.S. Attorney needs to prove:

An intent to deprive another party of property/assets or of honest services

Mail fraud is punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a
fine of up to $250,000. Furthermore, an organization convicted of mail
fraud can face up to $500,000 in fines.

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